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At the OU we lead on cutting-edge scientific research that changes lives and makes a difference. Our academics are some of the world's leading experts in their field which means that you get to learn from the best. We make science available to everyone, wherever they are - so whatever your circumstances, if you love science or are curious about it, we can help.
From landing on and analysing the contents of a comet, to predicting volcanic eruptions, to understanding the communication between individual cells, The Open University makes an immense contribution to our understanding of science and provides solutions to problems faced by individuals and societies.

Whatever you decide to study with us, you will find our academics have applied their passion for research and science in preparing your study materials for you.

Our degree programme allows you to study combinations of modules which can also help you qualify for membership of professional bodies, such as The Society of Biology, The Royal Society of Chemistry, The Geological Society of London and The Institute of Physics.
Whether you're studying for career purposes or simply for pleasure, you'll benefit from the highest quality teaching, supported by our active involvement in international research programmes in biological and health sciences; chemistry; Earth and environmental sciences; planetary and space sciences; and in physics and astronomy.
BSc (Honours) Environmental Science
BSc (Honours) Geography and Environmental Science
BSc (Honours) Health Sciences
BSc (Honours) Mathematics and Physics
BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences
BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences (Astronomy and Planetary Science)
BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences (Biology)
BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences (Chemistry)
BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences (Earth Sciences)
BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences (Environmental Science)
BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences (Physics)
BSc (Honours) Combined STEM
BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree
Diploma of Higher Education in Environmental Sciences
Diploma of Higher Education in Health Sciences
Diploma of Higher Education in Natural Sciences
Diploma of Higher Education Open
Certificate of Higher Education in Environment
Certificate of Higher Education in Health Sciences
Certificate of Higher Education in Natural Sciences
Certificate of Higher Education Open
MSc in Mental Health Science
MSc in Space Science and Technology
MA/MSc Open
Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Space Science and Technology
Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health Science
Postgraduate Certificate in Space Science
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